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Each year a Community Legend is chosen and recognized at Council. A temporary display and a permanent plaque will be installed at the Legends Centre. Nominate someone today!

2016 Community Legend

Gord Reid

Gord was a foster parent, Block Parent, and a member of the Neighbourhood Watch. He volunteered with Community Care Durham, Meals on Wheels and the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centers in multiple areas including Peer Mentoring, Income Tax, Texas Hold'Em, Senior Advisory Council, Board of Directors and Corporate Golf Committee. He was awarded the Provincial honour of Senior of the Year in 2008. Gord was also a tireless advocate for the rights of older adults. He wrote many letters to the editor and challenged politicians. His persistence resulted in the modification of the income tax rebate program to favour low income seniors.

Previous recipients:

Mal Knocker

Mal has served his community through the Canadian Armed Forces, the Oshawa Fire Department (35 years), as a coach to numerous teams, fundraiser and blood donor (140 units). He is a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43 and also Drum Major of their Pipe Band.

Chelsea Smith

A dedicated student who has selflessly given her time to volunteer in her community at the Y.M.C.A., a local seniors centre, Lakeridge Health, as an afterschool helper and at various City events as well as helping to building schools in Africa.

Jackie Finn

42 years of community service with the trade union, Meals on Wheels and the Auto Workers Community Credit Union.

Viola Pilkey

Significant contribution of time and talent to social causes and political parties.